Everything You Need To Know About Mixed Siamese Cats

Siamese cats have plenty of charm and an iconic look that has drawn people to their breed for ages. A purebred Siamese may be hard to come by, but mixed siamese abound. The particularly pleasant traits contained in this breed have been both intentionally and accidentally mixed with a variety of other breeds, making it easy to add some Siamese personality traits to your home.

A mixed kitty isn’t hard to spot if you know where to look! Here, you will find a curated list of Siamese cat traits and common mix breeds to help you identify and maybe even adopt a mixed breed Siamese cat.

How To Tell If Your Cat Is Part Siamese?

Purebred Siamese are recognized by the Cat Fanciers Association and much of the world. This breed is not only iconic but extremely popular. The global popularity of this breed began around the late 1800s when it was first exported from its native homeland in Thailand. Back then, the country was known as Siam, leading to this breed’s current name. ^[1]

This is one of the oldest known domesticated breeds, and as such its attributes have been refined to create an ideal feline companion. Many other cats exist as a result of this breed’s lineage, even well-known breeds like Himalayan are descendants of this pets. ^[2]

Here are some of the key characteristics seen in the this breed. ^[2]

Eye Color	Blue
Weight	5 to 8 pounds
Colors & Patterns	Pointed Coat (Colors: Seal Point, Blue Point, Chocolate Point, & Lilac Point)
Life Expectancy	12 to 15 years

 

Characteristics Of A Siamese Cat

This breed is often boiled down to the main physical traits listed in the table above, but let’s take a more in-depth look at this breed’s distinct characteristics. Traditional this pets have a lanky physique with slim legs and a body that is commonly described as looking delicate because of its slender nature.

Don’t let their slim figure fool you, these cats have lean muscles that make them surprisingly strong and agile for their size. Their long legs are matched by a slender tail and elegant neck, which brings us to their distinctive head shape. ^{[1] [2]}

A true this pets will have a wedge-shaped head. This head shape is completed by a distinct chin and a notably long and somewhat downturned nose bridge. Their wedge head shape is accentuated by two large rounded ears crowning their head. If their silhouette doesn’t give away their breed, their eye shape will. Siamese cats are known for having beautiful deep blue eyes with an almond shape that sit at a slight slant. ^[2]

A pointed coloration is a form of fur pigmentation in cats where the coldest parts of their body are a darker pigment than the rest of their body. This is the only acceptable color pattern when it comes to the short and silky fur of purebred Siamese, but it does exist in a variety of hues. Seal point is considered to be one of the oldest color variations, with dark brown at the points and a light tan covering the rest of the body. Chocolate point is similar to seal point, but with lighter brown points and a light body. Blue point focuses on a grey color for the points with a white or cream body, and Lilac point is like an even lighter version of blue point. ^[3]

Tabby point, tortie point, and other color combinations exist but are not considered true to the breed.

Siamese Cats Personality Traits

When you welcome a Siamese into your hours, it really becomes a home. This breed of cat is overflowing with affection and personality. This pets are known to be much more talkative than other breeds, making them great communicators and very entertaining. ^[2]

These cats are known to be the quintessential people cat. They happily take a seat on your lap, follow you around the house, and get equally invested in whatever you are doing. Affection is a must-have for these pets, so don’t be surprised if you are begged for pets with a symphony of meows.

Siamese are known to be rather easygoing and highly intelligent. Many Siamese pet parents report that their cats learn to play fetch, just like dogs. The combined intelligence and social predisposition of this breed make it possible to house them with other pets. This is great news for multi-cat homes, but just like any other breed, Siamese should be gradually introduced to other pets. They should also have more than one litter tray and food station to prevent conflict in homes with two cats. ^[4]

Purebred cats tend to express these personality traits very obviously, but you may also notice them in mixed breed Siamese cats.

Do Siamese mix cats have health problems?

The Siamese cat breed spent some time as the poster child for genetic health problems. They were long known for having crossed eyes and kinked tails, but these genetic mutations have been thoughtfully bred out of most modern populations of these pets.

 Purebred Siamese cats are known to need far less grooming than other cat breeds. Their short coats and fastidious cleaning habits keep their fur healthy with minimal human intervention. ^[4]

The most common health issues seen in traditional pets today are asthma, bronchial disease, heart defects, and Amyloidosis. Many of these health problems are the result of genetics, so intentional and educated breeding is important to produce healthy kittens. ^[5]

READ MORE: Why is My Cat Panting?

Popular mixed Siamese cats

Genetics are tricky. Some combinations of genes can result in mixed physical attributes, while other traits are dominant and completely hide other physical attributes. A cat with one parent of this breed can be considered a mixed breed, but they may show few traits in some instances.

So how can you tell if your cat is part Siamese? The most reliable way is to invest in a cat ancestry test that utilizes DNA analysis, much like the ones used on dogs. In cases where that is not always a viable option due to price or access, you can compare your cats’ traits to those of a Siamese. The more matching traits you notice, the greater the chance that the two share some relation.

It is also worth noting that Siamese mixed cats make good pets, and as a result, there are a wide variety of mixes in existence. Here are some of the most common mixes with the defining characteristics of the other breed listed in the key attributes tables. A kitten with one parent of this breed and one of the breeds listed below could display multiple combinations of their breed-specific traits!

Himalayan Siamese Cat Mix

Himalayan is actually a breed that descended from the ancestry of this breed. They are a hybrid of Persian and Siamese cats, creating their unique color point and long fur appearance. Both breeds present almond-shaped eyes, though they are sometimes more round in Himalayan cats.

A Himalayan cat that is also part siamese has a mix of larger proportions with long fur and slim proportions with short fur. This can generate any combination of the two, but won’t change is their loving personality. Both breeds are known to be affectionate and playful when they are not busy basking in the sun. ^[6]

Eye color	Blue, Green, Copper
Weight	8 to 12 pounds
Colors & Patterns	Color Point (Chocolate, Seal, Lilac, Blue, Black, Flame, Red, Cream, Tortoiseshell, Frost, Silver, Golden, Brown, Fawn, Cinnamon)
Life Expectancy	8 to 11 years

Mixed Black Siamese Cats & Tuxedo Siamese Cats

Purebred cats are known to grow darker over time, but they always maintain their colorpoint appearance. Black cats may be part Siamese but it is highly unlikely that they are purebred, even if they have some color variation like a white tuxedo.

The best way to assess Siamese heritage in a black or tuxedo cat would be to look for the classic wedged head shape, chatty and affectionate personality, or slender body shape. Black and tuxedo cats are not a specific breed so their attributes can vary greatly.

Eye Color	All eye colors have been observed
Weight	7 to 10 pounds on average
Colors & Patterns	Black fur with or without distinct white marks around the chest and neck
Life Expectancy	12 to 18 years

 Savannah Siamese Mix

Savannah cats are hybrids with wild ancestry, so it is rather unlikely that you would come across a mix of this breed by chance and their genetics may be more dominant. They are known for a large and lanky wild-like appearance which matches nicely with the long physique of a this pets. ^[7]

With so many variations in fur pattern and color, it is anyone’s guess as to what kittens between the two would look like. However, you can be fairly confident that short fur and large ears would be lasting physical characteristics.

Eye Color	All eye colors have been observed
Weight	12 to 25 pounds
Colors & Patterns	Black, brown spotted tabby, black silver spotted tabby, black smoke
Life Expectancy	12 to 20 years

Siamese And Maine Coon Mix

Main Coon has a large and seemingly wild presence. Their large fur and broad build stand in stark contrast to a Siamese. A part Siamese and part Main Coon kitten could present any mix of fur lengths, colors, and patterns.

A mix of these breeds would not be short on affection, as they both love spending time with people and even enjoy the company of some other pets. ^[8]

Eye Color	Green, Gold, Copper, or Blue in all white cats
Weight	9 to 18 pounds
Colors & Patterns	There are over 64 fur colors and patterns in this breed
Life Expectancy	9 to 15 years

READ MORE: Maine Coon Cat Breed Profile

Siamese And Persian Cat

The Siamese and the Persian cat were intentionally crossed to combine the color point pattern with a long silky coat. The result? Himalayan cats! ^[6] The physical attributes of both these breeds directly contrast in many ways, including their physique, face shapes, and fur types. This has created a surprisingly pleasant combination of physical attributes and maintained both breds’ lap cat personalities. ^[9]

Eye Color	Blue, Green, & Copper
Weight	7 to 12 pounds
Colors & Patterns	Solid colored coats including white, black, blue, cream, chocolate, and red
Life Expectancy	15 to 20 years

READ MORE: All About Persian Cats

Siamese Calico & Siamese Tabby Mixes

Calico and Tabby cats are not recognized as registered breeds. Instead, these are coat patterns that can be seen on a wide variety of physiques, face shapes, and even fur lengths. Tabby and calico cats tend to have medium length to short hair, so you can be fairly confident that either wouldn’t produce long-haired kittens when paired with a this pets.

You may come across one of these mixes at your local shelter as they aren’t always easily identifiable, however, they are beautiful. The color point patterning of the this pets may mix with the calico or tabby patterning to create a variety of color point designs.

Eye Color	All eye colors have been observed
Weight	7 to 10 pounds on average
Colors & Patterns	Calico cats are commonly white orange and black with some variations. Tabby cats can range from brown to orange and everything in between.
Life Expectancy	12 to 18 years

FAQ

Do you think a Siamese mix cat is right for you?

If you are looking for a feline friend who is good with the whole family, then a Siamese mix may be a good match for you. They are good pets and are much easier to adopt than pure-bred Siamese. Be sure to consult a veterinarian to ensure your cat is receiving the proper care for its needs and your Siamese mix will reward you with a life of affection and entertainment.

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